BACKEND SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
LOCATION: Springfield VA, Vienna, VA St. Louis, MO, potentially other locations. ALL work will be onsite.
Clearance: MUST possess active Top Secret clearance
INCATech is URGENTLY searching for a Backend Software Developer. As a developer on our team, you will build software leveraging Esri’s products and APIs to build core backend services that solve complex problems at a global scale. From building intuitive AI web interfaces to writing Python for geoprocessing tools and AI agents, you’ll be exposed to the full development lifecycle and cutting-edge GIS solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build backend services that power geospatial processing, automation, and user-facing capabilities
- Develop APIs, proxies, and integration services using Node.js and Python
- Create and maintain backend tooling that extends ArcGIS Enterprise in containerized environments
- Develop and maintain geoprocessing services, automation scripts, and operational workflows
- Build connectors and ingestion pipelines across diverse enterprise data sources
- Support deployments across cloud-native and on-prem environments
- Improve reliability and performance through API design, testing, monitoring, and observability
- Collaborate with platform, DevOps, and GIS teams to translate requirements into production solutions
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
Related Experience
- 2+ years of industry experience as a backend software engineer or equivalent practical experience
- Hands-on experience developing backend services using: o Python o JavaScript / Node.js o Java (for enterprise integrations and services)
- Experience designing and building REST APIs and service-based architectures
- Experience extending or integrating with ArcGIS Enterprise or similar enterprise geospatial platforms
- Familiarity with: o Geoprocessing workflows o Proxies and middleware services o Automation of GIS or data processing tasks
- Experience working in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar)
- Solid fundamentals in: API design o Software/system design o Testing and debugging distributed services
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, GIS, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
Preferred
- Master's in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or Stem related field
- Esri certification
- CompTIA Security + certification
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools
- Exposure to DevSecOps practices and secure development pipelines
- Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise SDKs, automation frameworks, or platform extensions
- Experience building services for geospatial analysis, data pipelines, or map services
- Familiarity with enterprise authentication, proxies, and secure service architectures
- Experience with relational and spatial databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server, etc.)
- Exposure to event-driven architectures, batch processing, or distributed data workflows
About INCATech LLC
INCATech is an award-winning small business that has over 14 years of experience supporting the US Government. We provide both Professional Services as well as Transformational Software Solutions for our customers. Our deep technical expertise in Geospatial Information Systems, Enterprise Data Management, User-Centered Design, Cloud & Platform Services, and a wide range of Acquisition Support Services will provide your career the boost you have been looking for. Our culture is based on empowering our staff and customers with knowledge and tools to achieve mission success and career advancement.
Benefits
INCATech offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package. Our most valuable asset at INCATech is our people. Our benefits package is designed to help and safeguard our employees and their families. We provide a variety of life and family benefits to meet a variety of demands. Benefits include: Health, Dental, 401K, Vision, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance etc.
INCATech is an award-winning small business that has over 14 years of experience supporting the US Government. We provide both Professional Services as well as Transformational Software Solutions for our customers. Our deep technical expertise in Geospatial Information Systems, Enterprise Data Management, User-Centered Design, Cloud & Platform Services, and a wide range of Acquisition Support Services will provide your career the boost you have been looking for. Our culture is based on empowering our staff and customers with knowledge and tools to achieve mission success and career advancement.
Benefits
INCATech offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package. Our most valuable asset at INCATech is our people. Our benefits package is designed to help and safeguard our employees and their families. We provide a variety of life and family benefits to meet a variety of demands. Benefits include: Health, Dental, 401K, Vision, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance etc.
INCATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
